Multiple tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma on Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of the state’s main commercial airport as a safety precaution. At least one large twister also damaged homes and buildings in the Oklahoma City area.

In addition to severe
storms and tornadoes, Oklahoma residents had to contend with
power outages, golf-ball-sized hail, and flooding. Even wild
animals got loose at one town's Tiger Safari wildlife
refuge.

One of the day’s largest tornadoes, according to local CBS
affiliate KWTV, occurred around 4:30 pm local time and resulted
in the formation of several satellite twisters. The big storm,
whose main tornado measured about a quarter-mile wide, caused
damage in Bridge Creek, Blanchard, Norman and Newcastle in the
central part of the state.

Less than four hours later, another large tornado sprouted from
the same storm near Bridge Creek. A daycare center was reportedly
struck, but fortunately all the children and staff had already
been moved to a shelter.

Aerial views of Bridge Creek from local news outlets also show
wide swathes of damage from the storm. So far, no injuries have
been reported, but 25 buildings were destroyed, according to the
Associated Press.

Another 10 were destroyed in Amber, some 12 miles west of Bridge
Creek.

Due to the dangerous weather, the Will Rogers World Airport in
Oklahoma City was evacuated as a precaution. Flooding was
reported at one of the terminals and people were advised not to
drop off or pick up travelers at the airport.

Due to the evacuation no aircraft are arriving. Please do not
come to the airport to pickup arrivals. #okwx

In the city of Tuttle, the Tiger Safari animal refuge was struck
by a tornado and owners told KFOR that some of the wild creatures
had escaped. In addition to tigers, the refuge houses leopards,
boa constrictors, alligators and a cheetah. Those living in the
area were asked to remain inside of their homes, but police later
said all animals had been accounted for.

Tiger Safari in Tuttle, OK was hit by the storm. Wild animals
have escaped. Do NOT leave your homes. #BREAKING@kfor

Severe thunderstorm, flash flood and tornado warnings were in
effect across numerous counties in the state.

More storms may be on the way later this week,, leading experts
to urge caution.

"People just really need to stay weather aware, have a plan
and understand that severe storms are possible across portions of
the southern Plains almost daily through Saturday," National
Weather Service meteorologist Jonathan Kurtz told AP.